Gladstone, OR vs Philomath, OR

Philomath is moderately more affordable than Gladstone, with a 14.8% lower cost of living index. Gladstone scores 127 compared to 111 for Philomath, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Gladstone can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Gladstone is $1,716/month compared to $1,415/month in Philomath — a 21% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Philomath is more affordable at $375,600 median vs $463,600.

Median household income in Gladstone is $90,395 compared to $83,373 in Philomath (+8.4%). The higher salaries in Gladstone partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Gladstone spend roughly 22.8% of their income on rent, more than the 20.4% in Philomath.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (54.8°F vs 52.2°F). Philomath receives more rainfall at 41.5" per year compared to 39.6" in Gladstone.